| Measure | TallahasseeFlorida, United States Remove Tallahassee | HamptonVirginia, United States Remove Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Connector Score | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Things to do | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Food & dining | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $115 | $107 |
| Mid-range | $178 | $153 |
| Luxury | $294 | $251 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 98 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| Median home price | $294,400 | $300,000 |
| Population | 205K | 137K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Tallahassee | — | Far |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Beaches, History | Families, Beaches, History |
| Known for | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: FSU football home weekends, graduation… | Peak: Summer and fall event weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.